Mopar Dana 60 is on the Way!!

[wayoflife]

I know there has been speculation about this for quite some time now and that it really isn't a surprise that Mopar is going to be releasing an aftermarket Dana 60 Rear Axle but from what my sources say, this axle should be available very soon, with 4.10 gears, equipped with a locker and all for under $3,000!!! :eek2:

[wayoflife]

sorry, i just clarified my first post to indicate that it's only a rear dana 60. but, for a retail price expected to be about $2,900, it really is a steal :yup:

[Piginajeep]

thats a good price, Who's making the mopar axle?

[Brad2893]

Man, make it stop!!!

Wait, that's my wallet talking. That's awesome!!! :yup:

[The Joker]

sign me up !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Northridge4x4]

We will have them very soon I promise.

David

[Gokracer1]

Man, make it stop!!!

Wait, that's my wallet talking. That's awesome!!! :yup:

I hear you there :crazyeyes:

[AZ Bulldog]

We will have them very soon I promise.

David

Put me on your list of people to call when they come in. :yup:

[jeeperjkj]

Wow. Just wow. One more thing to add to the spreadsheet of planned mods.

[jeepin08]

whats the largest tire diameter that you can run on a dana 60?

[Piginajeep]

whats the largest tire diameter that you can run on a dana 60?

bigger than your JK can handle :clap:

[jeepin08]

bigger than your JK can handle :clap:

lol serious question though

[Piginajeep]

lol serious question though

atleast 42's. I dont know for sure. But my friend runs 42's and beats the hell out of it. No problems.

Your going to be restricted by your front axle really.

[riverzendz]

Oh man.

Hmm, Rubi D44's front and rear or now a Rubi D44 front and a D60 rear? :thinking:

I do like overkill :D

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[Piginajeep]

Oh man.

Hmm, Rubi D44's front and rear or now a Rubi D44 front and a D60 rear? :thinking:

I do like overkill :D

l]
rubi front and 60 later :D

[PONCH]

It would be a whole lot sweeter if they offered optional gearing....some of us would like the 5.13 already in there.

[jeeperjkj]

It would be a whole lot sweeter if they offered optional gearing....some of us would like the 5.13 already in there.

That would only makes sense anyway if you're going to put a D60 in it. That little 3.8 in the JK ain't gonna turn any tire worth having a D60 on w/o lower gears in it...

[PONCH]

It would be sweet if they had a package deal, Mopar 44 front and 60 rear, lockers, 5.13 gears and all the accessories.

Ahhhh that's why they call it dreaming!

[riverzendz]

rubi front and 60 later :D

:D That's the ticket!

[The Joker]

anyone heard if they are going to do a high-pinion 60 for the front?

[Piginajeep]

It is 5x5.5 on the Sarge concept and it uses the Dana 60's so I would say it would be a good bet it will be the same!


it has to be 5x5.5.

you can always swap the front to a spyntec kit for 5x5.5.

or just use wheel adapters

[ResQGrnRubi]

I'm told that a larger front brake upgrade will also be available to complement the larger rear brakes. The front brake kit will include a new hub and bearing assembly in the 5 on 5.5 bolt pattern.

how much more do you think?

[pearl-drum-man]

Yeah, I also wonder if it's basically the same axle that is on the Sarge, with brackets for coils though.

[Geeper4x4]

My little Jeep for top off driving has turned into an obsession with how many ways can I mod this thing. My wife has been very good with my wish list. I will just have to settle for a locker in the front. (Aussie-JK version out soon!) Gear change, new cm axles... I can't stop.

My name is Ed and I'm a mod-a-holic. :dontknow2:

[PONCH]

Why a 5x5.5 bolt pattern?

[PONCH]

Ahhhh and I just got 5x5 wheels.

[CLACKEY(_!_)]

Sounds like a really good reason to break the rear. My wifey will never know it's an upgrade.:D

[Wrangle_on]

Hmmmmm . . . .

D-60 rear, D-44 Front and a Hemi? . . . . .. . . . . ...

[Piginajeep]

Ahhhh and I just got 5x5 wheels.

i'm sure you can sell them easily. I sold my set of 5x5 with not much issue, when I switched to 5x5.5

[PONCH]

i'm sure you can sell them easily. I sold my set of 5x5 with not much issue, when I switched to 5x5.5

I'm not selling the spyder locks....:thumbsup:

[PONCH]

Anything new on this?

[RDY4RKS]

Any other specs on this? Is it going to be the same width as the current D30/44's?

[44magjeeper]

would love to have one, let me see, if i sell the wife,the kids,that would leave me only 2800 short, sorry no refunds,just kiddn need to keep the wife her dad made me promise:rotflmao1:

[Imkunfused]

It's the same width as the current 44. It will have 4.10 gears, disc to disc complete, 5x5 bolt pattern. Talking with a vendor who has them in stock, it's around 2365 + $250 to ship for the setup.

He was going to break one of the crates apart and check out the internals to verify gears, what locker (elocker or limited slip) and spline count.

I'm waiting to hear back from him right now on if he's done that

[JK-Fire]

Its about time and a good price.

[PONCH]

It's the same width as the current 44. It will have 4.10 gears, disc to disc complete, 5x5 bolt pattern. Talking with a vendor who has them in stock, it's around 2365 + $250 to ship for the setup.

He was going to break one of the crates apart and check out the internals to verify gears, what locker (elocker or limited slip) and spline count.

I'm waiting to hear back from him right now on if he's done that

Did he get back with you?

[TeraFlex]

It's the same width as the current 44. It will have 4.10 gears, disc to disc complete, 5x5 bolt pattern. Talking with a vendor who has them in stock, it's around 2365 + $250 to ship for the setup.

He was going to break one of the crates apart and check out the internals to verify gears, what locker (elocker or limited slip) and spline count.

I'm waiting to hear back from him right now on if he's done that

Have him take a look at the thickness of the tubes.

[Imkunfused]

Confirmed that it's 35spline. Still waiting to hear about the rest

[PONCH]

:worthless:

Had to do it.

We need some specs man!

[High-Roller]

Mopar part: #p5155083
dana 60 LP
From what I hear its NOT an e-locked axle and is set up for leaf springs.

I have been waiting for this to come out for some time. I was hoping it would be a cheaper price point.

now my 60 rear end options are:

Mopar LP dana 60: $2425
JK bracket kit: $400
Dana 60 LP gears + install: $400
total: $3225 not assembled

OR

Rock Jock HP 60: $1900
ARB + gears and install: $1600
total: $3500 assembled

This is comparing a LP to a HP and mystery locker to an ARB. We also don't know the housing tube size of the Mopar part or the thickness. Rock Jock has 3" tubes with 1/4" thickness. Rock Jock has a skid with 5/16th diff cover. Mopar has no skid with ??? thick diff cover.

EDIT: Ohh I forgot to mention that Rock Jock uses your factory brake bracket calipers and rotors but is drilled for 5on5 or 5on5&1/2 Mopar is just 5on5&1/2 but come with brakes that will accept factory calipers.

MY choices are starting to become clear!

[PONCH]

Do we have any hard facts yet?

[PONCH]

nevermind...found the info

[Frog Rubicon]

Honestly, I'm very satisfied with my Dana 44.

Dana 44 = Gas $$$

Dana 60 = Gas $$$$$$$$$:eek2:

[TBJK]

Is this set up for leaf springs?? I know someone that has one for sale still in the crate, Dana 60 4.10's complete for JK.. but it is set up for leaf spring jk (military/diesel).

Ahhh thats what they make torches and welding machines for:D mod it

[Vega]

Honestly, I'm very satisfied with my Dana 44.

Dana 44 = Gas $$$

Dana 60 = Gas $$$$$$$$$:eek2:

Are you saying that with a Dana 60 having more drivetrain power loss your Miles per gallon will decrease or do you mean you will have less money for gas if you purchased a Dana 60?

[Tony23]

Quadratec has it on their site.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52446_103_T.htm

[PONCH]

I thought this thing was suppose to have leaf springs? Looks like this changes things a bit.

[PONCH]

From what I got from my dealership, it is a direct replacement to the D44 in the rear of the JK.. You could cut off the mounts for the coil springs and weld on some leaf spring pads and do a rear leaf spring conversion..

That sounds good, I didn't want leafs in the rear. Rumor had it, it was made for leaf springs. Good find!

[Littlejon]

Can anyone confirm the bolt pattern on this? I would assume they ended up going 5x5 since it is advertised as a plug and play swap, but just wanted to make sure.

[Ryanm]

I'm hoping for 5x5 as well, I'd definitely go this route if it is. If its not I'm back up in the air on converting to currie or dynatrac solutions.

Missing Des Moines right now littlejon! Was home on leave for such a short time didn't get to play with the Jeep very much!

[Piginajeep]

Mopar part: #p5155083
dana 60 LP
From what I hear its NOT an e-locked axle and is set up for leaf springs.

I have been waiting for this to come out for some time. I was hoping it would be a cheaper price point.

now my 60 rear end options are:

Mopar LP dana 60: $2425
JK bracket kit: $400
Dana 60 LP gears + install: $400
total: $3225 not assembled

OR

Rock Jock HP 60: $1900
ARB + gears and install: $1600
total: $3500 assembled

This is comparing a LP to a HP and mystery locker to an ARB. We also don't know the housing tube size of the Mopar part or the thickness. Rock Jock has 3" tubes with 1/4" thickness. Rock Jock has a skid with 5/16th diff cover. Mopar has no skid with ??? thick diff cover.

EDIT: Ohh I forgot to mention that Rock Jock uses your factory brake bracket calipers and rotors but is drilled for 5on5 or 5on5&1/2 Mopar is just 5on5&1/2 but come with brakes that will accept factory calipers.

MY choices are starting to become clear!
Solid axles JK 60's are around $3400 (if i remember correctly on the price). and will use factory brakes, its plug and play. choice of lockers and gears.

5x5.5

[Piginajeep]

You have to wonder how heavy duty these are. If they are thin wall tubed, and have thin housings like the 44.

Your money would be better spent at Currie or Solid.

[Piginajeep]

We have 4 of them on order, they are due in on the 17th of Oct. $2760.99 is the retail on them. Part #P5155083

from 4wdh......

[Piginajeep]

you guys notice the picture does not have cups for the springs.

it does, its in front of the trackbar bracket

[Piginajeep]

it looks like a 60 to me..